On a sewing note, I am really going to try to make the jacket with the pronounced sleeves. I don't know if I'll be successful, but will give it a try. As a starting point, I took Violet's advice (http://violet-bleu.blogspot.com/) and ordered two Winifred Aldrich's "Metric Pattern Cutting" books, one for general women's wear and one for tailored women's garments. Violet commented that the book provides instructions for changing a semi-fitted sleeve to a very close fitted sleeve and raising the bodice armhole. I'll keep you posted how the project goes, even if it is going south:)

You look so beautiful. A friend gave me Winifred's basic metric pattern cutting book for women and I have many hours of pleasure perusing it. She makes pattern drafting seem simple. I have used her bodice and skirt slopers successfully. Not so much success with the pants...but you already have a pants sloper. Enjoy. PS I love the vest, I would have bought it too.

Thanks! I bought those shoes and love them too! I wouldn't have given them a second glance had you not shown them here and the discount didn't hurt either. This makes you an official enabler! Thanks, I needed that :)